Interest in cowboy action shooting and Old West reenactment has skyrocketed, and spawned tremendous growth in the field of replica firearms; the cowboy action club is 55,000 members strong. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much information available on these replicas until now! Guns of the New West gives readers comprehensive information on the gun they own or are thinking about buying. No Old West enthusiast will want to go without this guide! Providing historical information on the original gun, the book discusses the pros and cons of the replica, with detailed photos of the inside of the replica and an explanation of disassembly and reassembly, as well as instructions on how to make minor repairs. More than 20 handguns, rifles and shotguns are covered, with a review of available ammunition and information on accuracy and reloading. This heavily illustrated guide is the most comprehensive book available on the subject! Discussion of pros and cons of more than 20 Old West replica firearms. Provides instruction on assembly/disassembly and minor repairs.
ISBN 9780873497688

WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms
or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known
cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. Have adequate
ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to
lead, which is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer.